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August 26, 2013

August 1 – Oct 15, 2013

Dear Asha patrons,

You may have heard about Asha for Education, you may have donated to the cause, or volunteered with a chapter in the past, you may have even run the half marathon (if you were brave!), but how well do you know you the 2013 Work an Hour projects that we’re raising funds for?

Here are some interesting facts about 3 projects we are supporting to pique your interest:

Did you know that Swanirvar-Shikshamitra, in Kolkata, goes against the tide of “one-size-fits-all” curriculum and instead devices a curriculum that makes learning fun? Read more here, and help them raise the funds they need.

What happens to mentally and physically challenged children in India? With few options, its a wonder that organizations like Prayas exist. Prayas works to provide inclusive education to differently abled children. Donate generously and help them touch even more lives.

Have you ever despaired about child labor in India? Bal Ashram Trust through the Bachpan Bachao Andolan in Rajasthan is trying to provide education and a different life to the Banjara community – an itinerant community- whose children would otherwise remain deprived of education. Lend them your support and help plant a passion for education.

Asha for Education is a fully volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit with 50+ chapters around the world whose mission is to catalyze socio-economic change in India through the education of underprivileged children. Click here for more details about us.

We work with over 200 projects spread across the length and breadth of India. The projects deal with educational issues from pre-primary schooling to professional education in locations from urban slums to isolated rural areas. Click here to learn more.

You can help us in our mission in a variety of ways. You can join a local chapter, get involved with projects in India at an intimate level with the Asha Stars program, help us with our fundraising efforts, visit a project in India, intern with us or our project partners or Donate! Click here to learn more.